“Just a fantastic opportunity to relax” I just needed to get away from it all, and I couldn't imagine a better experience. The trullo is cool in the August heat, and the pool is perfect for relaxing in the sun. The view from the pool over the Itria valley is outstanding, and the little village just down the road, Locorotondo, is full of fantastic little restaurants, with festivals and firework displays in the evenings. The trullo is very well appointed, very clean, and has a small selection of books that range from typical spy thrillers to serious reads and non-fiction titles. The English owners are discreet and helpful, and the local Italians bend over backwards to help (one nearby old couple even brought me fruit and wine just as a friendly gesture!). I'd been to other places in Italy, but Puglia has its own character and I've no problem recommending this alternative to a hotel. First rate!

“authentic trullo set in lovely grounds” Just so say we had a great time at the trullo. Enjoyed some great food in a couple of restaurants in Carovigno, spent most of our time on the beach at Torre Guaceto and enjoyed a day in Lecce.
If I can make one suggestion re the trullo it would be great if you could install more mosquito nets on the windows that way you could leave more windows open to get a breeze going through.
A great part of Italy and hope to discover more of it one day

“The best of Puglia” We choose this property to spend 5 nights over the Christmas holidays with my parents. The spaces are ideal for 2 adult couples (although one of the bedrooms has separate single beds) because the bedrooms are at opposite sides of the living space and each has its own bathroom, providing just the right amount of privacy - something hard to find in a trullo rental!
Daniel, the owner, met us at a convenient location in the town of Martina Franca and accompanied us by car to the property, to let us in and show us how everything worked. He was extremely generous with his time: he personally accompanied us more than once to places he recommended in town, including a butcher, supermarket, and restaurant! We were also greeted with a bottle of local wine, bottled water, and local fresh oranges that were so good, I asked to order more - and he insisted on giving them to us as a gift, for which we thank him deeply!
Staying in a trullo is a unique experience. It's certainly something to do in one's lifetime, and the most characteristic type of accommodation possible in this area of Italy. This trullo has been very respectfully restored, with attractive light coloured flooring, original whitewashed or stone walls, and radiant floor heating to avoid taking up space and spoiling the aesthetics with ugly wall radiators. Trulli keep naturally cool in the summertime, and this place would be wonderful to experience in fact in the summer, as we'd have loved to try out the pool and outside dining area. In the winter, our only "complaint" is that it can be quite cold and a bit damp; Daniel however did his best to keep us warm, turning on the heat days before our arrival, encouraging us to keep it on high the whole time despite the gas cost, and he also provided us with a large space heater for the coldest room. Martina Franca is known for having cooler weather than the towns near the coast, as it is at about 500 meters above sea level, so it's a desirable location in the summertime, and understandably a bit cold in the winter :)
As for the location, it really is excellent. Once you get the hang of the small roads in the area, it's just a few minutes into town, where on the outskirts there is a large supermarket, and in the historic center there are good bars and restaurants (not to mention that it's generally charming). The trullo is well located to visit surrounding towns like Alberobello, Polignano a Mare, Fasano (for the zoo safari), the grotte di Castellana, Taranto, and even further afield like Lecce and Matera.

“Brilliant” The villa is the perfect getaway with beautiful views that will take your breath away. This property is the best definition of a holiday getaway as it also has modern day uses such as internet and sky to watch the footy! My wife loved the kitchen as it was new and everything was available. Having the use of a private pool added to the stay as we were in it all day. Beautiful gem.